gold in them thar hills
The phrase 'gold in them thar hills' originates from the Gold Rush era, suggesting hidden opportunities for profit or benefit.
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Definition
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(idiomatic, informal)An expression indicating that a place or situation has potential for significant profit or benefit.
Example
- Investors believe there's gold in them thar hills with the new tech startup.
- The abandoned mine is rumored to still have gold in them thar hills.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gold in them thar hills":
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